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Meiji Jingu Shrine

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Meiji Shrine, Tokyo

Meiji Shrine, Tokyo

Photo (c) Shizuko Mishima
Address:
1-1 Kamizonocho Yoyogi Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Phone:
03-3379-5511
Access:
South Entrance - JR Harajuku Station / Subway Chiyoda Line Meijijingu-mae Station
North Entrance - JR Yoyogi Station
West Entrance - Odakyu Line Sangubashi Station
Hours:
9:00-16:30
Notes:
Meiji Jingu is a Japanese Shinto shrine dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken. The shrine was established in 1920. The inner garden, main shrine buildings, the outer garden areas are located in the 700,000 square-meter forest. Meiji Jingu Shrine attracts the most visitors during the New Year's holidays in Japan.
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